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Reusable Packaging vs Recyclable Packaging

January 11th, 2009 Jobe Roberts No comments
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Perhaps you've heard that the nasty plastic anti-theft, anti-child, anti-adult, 'clam shell' packaging we all have come to love to hate will soon be memories of the past. At least for some online stores such as Amazon.   Now what will I do with my new Canadian Tire deluxe pro clam shell cutting tool? I don't understand ...

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The Long Tale of Beer: Beau’s organic lagered ale eXperience

April 29th, 2008 Mitch Brisebois No comments

If organic carrots are good for you, this must be better! The micro-brew industry has had a lot of ups and downs in the past few decades: intense consolidation and killer-legislation. As with all types of products on the long tail, producers can offer innovative products to a mass of consumers, without the costs and ...

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Last Minute Shopping (part 2): Show her some geiger love!

December 24th, 2007 Mitch Brisebois No comments
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Nothing says "love ya babe" more than sharing your lead isotopes! This cute little cannister is going for $23 at Amazon. The customers who bought uranium also bought the book "The Complete Idiot's Guide to Understanding Intelligent Design", as well as dead rabbits, and UFO detectors! (makes you wonder, huh?) Over at eBay, the bidding ...

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Sardines: A great last minute stocking stuffer

December 24th, 2007 Mitch Brisebois No comments
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Are your family members possessed by irrational cravings for canned sardines? New Jersey-based Season Products have replaced that time-consuming can key with a "new, easy to open lid!". No mess. No fuss. No dangerous rough edges! In fact you'll even be able to lick the can clean! This gift will make it the ...

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Lactose Tolerant: Jugs, Pouches & Cartons

July 31st, 2007 Mitch Brisebois No comments
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There's been growing pressure in the US and the UK for getting rid of hard plastic jugs as milk containers. There's also the growing popularity of buying milk in glass bottles - just like the old days! Some UK dairies are looking to Canada for packaging ideas. Since the 70s most of ...

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iMac Packaging Hack

June 9th, 2007 Jobe Roberts No comments

I was impressed by Apple's packaging for the new 20 inch iMac. It may seem like small details, but packaging succeeds when it's going to be kept and used instead of just thrown away. I only wish Apple would have an option to upgrade the box it comes in. For instance reinforce ...

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